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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

2

Forest City and Hendersonville Play Goalless Friday

Forest City and Hendersonville battled to a 0 0 tie as both sides moved, but failed to finish drives. Each team matched in offense and defense with fumbles costly for Forest City, captain Peeler and Matheney strong for Forest City while Jackson and Justice shined for the visitors. First downs were tied at six apiece. refs Hammett and Doggett officiated. Nearby Union County reports note nutritious lespedeza hay in barns and stacks.

Forest City Hi Golden Tornado Hendersonville iFord Jackson Ford Peeler Matheney Justice Union County

Interesting and Otherwise Clarence Griffin on the old whip

The piece recalls early state punishment in Rutherford County North Carolina a century ago detailing harsh sentences. It cites a court record from April 1814 for Arthur Clarke including pillory branding and ear severing and the transfer of custody to Iredell jail before execution. It also notes Elijah Fouch who was ordered to receive thirty nine lashes at the public whipping post.

North Carolina Law and Order Arthur Clarke Rutherford County Iredell Rutherford Duncan Cameron Superior Court Elijah Fouch

Rutherford Polk C E U Meets Friday

Rutherford Polk County Christian Endeavor Union conference set for Union Mills Presbyterian Church Friday October 26 at 5 00 PM A picnic supper precedes a business session to fill vacancies caused by Rev S W Dendy and Mrs O A Houston resignations Rev W M Curry of Belmont Presbyterian Church will deliver the inspirational address.

Union Mills Rutherford-Polk County Christian Endeavor Union Union Mills Presbyterian Church S. W. Dendy 0. A. Houston W. M. Curry Belmont Presbyterian Church

Miss Grayson Sails for China Late Next Month

Rutherfordton news notes Miss Alda Grayson plans to return to China as a Foreign Missionary after 1921 departure and 1927 return. Green River Association churches raise funds for travel and support including Marion First Baptist 150, Rutherfordton 210 in minutes, and High Point church offering 800 yearly for seven years.

Rutherfordton Alda Grayson China Far East Green River Association Marion First Baptist Church of Green River High Point

Surprise party honors Miss Belle Wilkie at Oak Grove

Friends and relatives gathered at Miss Belle Wilkie's home Saturday night for a surprise party. Attendees included Pearl Randall, Lucile Webb, Edith Biggerstaff, Maude Harrill, several Randalls and Harrills, and many others. Also noted were visiting relatives, funerals, and local social visits across Oak Grove and nearby areas.

Maude Harrill Alice Ruth Harrill Estelle Greene Mozelle Jolley A. B. Bailey M. £. Hawkins Clyde Hawkins Delia Randall Ollierea Randall Salem Edith Blanton Asheville W. T. Blanton Ethel Tate C. F. Tate Leicester A. G. Randall T. T. Carpenter Hot Springs W. T. Harrills Leigh Harrill Rutherfordston L. D. Wilkie C. B. Harrill Odell Harrill J. M. Randall Maude Sarah Pauline Harrill Asbury Hicks Marion L. B. Lowery Mr. Lowery W. P. Tate Odell Tate L. J. Hamrick Spindale W. P. Wilkie Polk County J. N. Randall Gastonia Oak Grove T. E. Randall T. C. Harris Harris Emmie Dobbins Rock Hill S. C N. A. Green

Card of Thanks for Addie Dobbins death

Acknowledges sincere appreciation for comfort and kindness after the death of Addie Dobbins, noting thanks from Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Dobbins and family for expressions of sympathy and floral offerings. Also mentions Guilford County farmers purchasing fifteen cars of high grade dairy cows in the past year.

Addie Dobbins G. C. Dobbins Guilford County

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Golden Tornado Fast Mountain Arnette, J Edney Anders Harrelson Brownlee Wes Hammett Furman Doggett Carolina Horton T Tatoss Blanton McKeithan Dorsey Ford Jo Taylor R. R. Blanton N. G. Edwards & Dunagan N. C Atlantic Joint Stock Land Bank OF Raleigh Clarence Griffin Bar of Justice Rutherford - Polk C. E. U Miss Grayson OAK Grove News Brown Insurance Agency BROWN Ralitigg & Lom Office West End Highway No. 20 ED A. Smart Forest City, N. C Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company America Fisher New York Miami Chicago Los Angeles Buick Forest City Motor Co Forest City, N.C
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